Patient Classification Systems International (PCSI)

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for the 37th PCSI Conference, taking place in Québec City from 9–12 September 2025! Our abstract submission closed, and we’re thrilled to share that we’ve received more than 100 abstracts! This overwhelming response reflects the high level of interest in the conference and promises a dynamic program filled with insightful discussions and valuable interactions. If you submitted an abstract, expect to hear back about its status in mid-April. For more details about the conference, visit: https://lnkd.in/gmzUKJDi Looking forward to seeing you in Québec City! Image by Gerd Altmann https://lnkd.in/gkB9dy8s from Pixabay https://lnkd.in/gNkf3fu2

Did you have trouble submitting your abstract? We are extending the abstract submission deadline for a few more days due to technical problems experienced by many of you. The new deadline is Friday 21 February 2025 (all time zones). Please use this link to submit your abstract on the Easychair platform: https://lnkd.in/gY6gdPrE Thank you to those of you who have already submitted; we have received an overwhelming number of abstracts. We can't wait to review them. If you continue to have problems submitting, please email [email protected]. Further information about the 37th PCSI Conference in Québec City, 9–12 September 2025 is here: https://lnkd.in/gmzUKJDi.?

The countdown is on! You have just one more week to submit your abstract for the 37th Patient Classification Systems International (PCSI) Conference, to be held in Québec City, 9–12 September 2025 This is your opportunity to present your work and help drive new insights and advancements in casemix. The conference theme is “Patient Grouping as a Driver of Value in Health: The Patient at the Heart of Our Decisions.” We welcome abstracts that align with this theme. They can be research studies on casemix issues, studies showcasing or validating casemix methods, tools, or frameworks or updates on casemix policy within your health system. The abstract deadline is Monday February 17, 2025. Detailed guidelines on preparing and submitting your abstract are available on the conference website: https://lnkd.in/gmzUKJDi Photo by Markus Winkler https://lnkd.in/gwwmxMBj

The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is a partner for our 37th PCSI Conference, alongside our host, the Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux. The conference will take place in Québec City from 9 to 12 September 2025. We are pleased to share a welcome message from Dr. Anderson Chuck, President and CEO of CIHI: CIHI is a national leader and a centre of excellence in health classifications and terminologies in Canada, including ICD and CCI. We also develop and maintain population grouping methodologies to help facilities plan and manage their services. As a trusted and neutral source of pan-Canadian health care data for over 30 years, we understand the importance of data as a decision-making tool. Health data is the collective voice of patients and the foundation for equitable-based care — helping us to measure outcomes and allocate precious health system resources. This year’s conference theme — Patient Grouping as a Driver of Health Value: The Patient at the Heart of Our Decisions — highlights the importance of patients as partners in the delivery of high-value care. I am incredibly excited to learn from this international community. We have the opportunity to transform together and explore innovative ways to approach case mix, costing data and more. Whether you are attending as a clinician, health system planner, analyst or other important member of a health care system, I am confident this conference will provide many avenues for relationship building and collective learning. I look forward to meeting many of you as we connect and look toward the future — together. Dr. Anderson Chuck President and CEO, Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)

Extension of Abstract Submission Deadline – 37th PCSI Conference, Québec City, 9–12 September 2025 In response to numerous requests to extend the abstract submission deadline due to the holiday period, the Local Organising Committee has extended the deadline to 17 February 2025, applicable across all time zones. Although the deadline extension provides additional time, it is fast approaching. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to refine and submit your abstract. Abstracts should be no more than 500 words (1 page) and can cover: · Policy updates · Research studies ·?Studies showcasing or validating methods, tools, or frameworks The conference theme is “Patient Grouping as a Driver of Value in Health: The Patient at the Heart of Our Decisions.” We invite papers on the following topics: · Innovations in casemix, data, and technology ·? Advancements in coding, classification systems, and data quality · Using costing and funding to create value and demonstrate productivity · Casemix and costing beyond funding · From casemix to policy: placing the patient at the center · Connecting funding with patient outcomes and quality of care · Artificial intelligence & casemix: enhancing patient-centered care Detailed guidelines on preparing and submitting your abstract are available on the conference website: https://lnkd.in/g7naYhhX All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee, with each submission assessed by at least three committee members to ensure a balanced evaluation. Authors will be notified of acceptance decisions by 14 April 2025.

Highlights from the PCSI Casemix School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 5 to 16 January 2025 This clip captures the dynamic engagement, insightful learning, and collaborative spirit of the event. A huge thank you to our students, lecturers, and host and sponsor organisations for making this an unforgettable experience.

As we prepare for the 37th PCSI conference in picturesque Québec City from 9 to 12 September 2025, we would like to share a message from Kathleen Munger, FCPA, ASC about the Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux's (MSSS's) motivation for hosting the conference: More than ever, Québec is demonstrating leadership in the field of health. Many changes are underway to perfect its health care system. These include, among others, patient-centred funding, an innovative approach that will maximize the effectiveness of services to the population, as well as better the use of resources. Our health care network is moving to a vision of value-based health care. This paradigm shift represents a major transformation for all professionals, which has the effect of promoting the accessibility and quality of care offered to the population. We are very proud collectively of all the creativity shown by our teams to make a lasting difference. We are therefore committed to placing patients at the heart of decisions, as suggested by the theme of the 37th?edition of the PCSI conference. My colleagues at the MSSS and I are therefore delighted to welcome you all to this event. I had the chance to meet several of you during the conference in Slovenia in the spring of 2024. I am delighted that the exchanges that took place there can continue and deepen on this new occasion for international meeting. There is no doubt that all those who will participate in this next major conference will be able to contribute with their expertise and experience to advance our mutual approaches, in a spirit of sharing and curiosity, in the light of the common values that underpin our collective commitment to health. On that note, I wish you an excellent stay with us, and thank you in advance for accepting this invitation and visiting Québec at the same time! Kathleen Munger,?Assistant Deputy Minister Deputy Minister for Organizational Services Abstracts are due soon! See further information about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/gmzUKJDi.

After two weeks of intensive learning, the second Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Patient Classification Systems International (PCSI) Casemix School has successfully concluded! The program provided a unique educational experience, with a strong focus on building national capabilities to support health and financial transformation. Throughout the program, we covered a wide range of topics, challenging students to deepen their understanding and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. Their enthusiastic engagement and insightful analyses brought a fresh perspective to the discussions, benefiting both themselves and their peers. Thank you to our dedicated team delivering the course: Amanda Ling, Alfa D'Amato, Jim Pearse, Jacqui Curley, Kristiina Kahur, patrick power, Conrad Kobel, Jeff Hatcher, Stephen Duckett, Prof. Dr. Michael Wilke and Deniza Mazevska. Thank you also to our gracious hosts, the National Casemix Center of Excellence, with special appreciation to Ehab Alatassi, Manal Al Khalifah, MPH, CCC, CDS, LSSBB, and Maram AlRowisan, Dr. Nasser Alshehri, Samar Badran, Suliman Omran Alomran, Neha Taneja, Hefin Jones, and Abdulrahman Alshehri. We are also grateful to our sponsor, the Center for National Health Insurance (CNHI), particularly Yaser Alquhidan for supporting this initiative, and the wider team ensuring every detail was attended to, including Fahda Alshalhoub, Fahad Alhudaithi , SHRM-ACHRM, Mohammed Alorf and Ahmed Alrudayni for superb MCing. Thank you all for contributing to an incredible learning journey, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to advance casemix capabilities in the region!

We are now well into the second week of the PCSI Casemix School in Riyadh. This week, we went deeper into topics such as population grouping, data quality, analytics, costing, managing within a casemix environment, and clinical quality. The participants' engagement has been very rewarding. Their active contributions and discussions have made the learning experience more valuable for everyone. Their enthusiasm and teamwork shows a strong commitment to improving casemix knowledge and practice.

The PCSI doing what we do best—education! These are the highlights from Week 1 of the Casemix School in Riyadh, hosted by the National Casemix Center of Excellence and sponsored by the Center for National Health Insurance (CNHI). Kudos to our participants and our talented faculty: Alfa D'Amato, Jeff Hatcher, Conrad Kobel, Jim Pearse, patrick power, Stephen Duckett, Prof. Dr. Michael Wilke, Kristiina Kahur, Amanda Ling, Jacqui Curley and Deniza Mazevska.